There are more than 4000 US colleges with over 100 study paths
In contrast to other countries, the US education system requires the participation in General Education Classes (math, art, chemistry etc.) in addition to subject-specific courses
US Colleges differ in NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA institutions
NCAA colleges (largely subsidized by the state): State-of-the-art school facilities, large number of students
NAIA (largely privatized universities): Small to medium-sized universities
NJCAA (2-year school program): Medium to large school-sized universities
Enrolment requirements : High School Degree or Bachelor 8. Most Colleges require standard tests e.g.: SAT, ACT, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, GRE 9. SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test): examination in the area of reading, writing and math
ACT (Abbreviation of American College): examination in the field of reading, writing and math; equivalent to the SAT test
GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test): Standard test for master programs in Business, Finance, etc.
LSAT (Law School Admissions Test): Standard test to get accepted into law school
MCAT (Medical College Admission Test): Standard test to get accepted into medical school
GRE (Graduate Record Examination): Standard test for any kind of master program (analytical writing, mathematics, abstract reasoning)
All standard tests use a point system (e.g.: Maximum SAT result = 2400 points)
A good test result increases the chances of an academic scholarship
Certain bachelor courses and college level classes in High School are transferable (depending on the university)
All US universities use the five letter grade system: A (top grade), B (good), C (moderate), D (sufficient) and F (fail) 19. Average duration of study is 4 years (Bachelor) , 2 years (Master)
